A course on the persecution and discipleship. Topics:
- nature and causes of persecution
- contemporary persecution and global issues
- Biblical theology of persecution for righteousness' sake
- tactics and responses to persecution
- forgiveness, trauma, healing and couseling
The course is based on material produced by Open Doors, Canada.
Main texts for the course:
- Taylor, Van der Meer & Reimer: Sorrow & Blood (2012)
- Penner: In the Shadow of the Cross (2004)
- Boyd-MacMillan: Faith That Endures (2006)
- Estabrooks & Cunningham: Standing Strong Through the Storm (2013)
- Sauer & Howell: Suffering, Persecution and Martyrdom (2010)
3 credit course